The 2012 Awards of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) were presented on June 26 at CYTO 2012 held in Leipzig, Germany.
By G.P. Thomas
25 Jul 2012
Research and Markets has included John Wiley and Sons’ new book titled ‘Nanostructured and Subwavelength Waveguides. Fundamentals and Applications’ to its catalogue.
Research and Markets has added a new report titled ‘Photocatalytic Materials & Surfaces for Environmental Cleanup’ to its catalogue.
A recent publication in Spectroscopy Europe by lead authors from Kimberly Clark Corporation showed the use of AFM based nanoscale IR Spectroscopy for reverse engineering of polymeric multilayer films.
JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the use of their NanoWizard AFM systems at the Microscopy & Imaging Facility (MI...
Cranfield University and The Manufacturer magazine unite for a free webinar entitled "Nanotechnology: its meaning and potential in the UK". It will be held from 14:30 to 15:30.
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc., provider of the PacBio RS High Resolution Genetic Analyzer, and Belgium-based nanoelectronics research center imec today announced a multi-year research collaboration focused on the development of advanced microchips for highly multiplexed single molecule genetic analysis.
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have created a new type of transparent polymer solar cells (PSC) that are capable of generating electricity. These cells can be fixed onto windows. The novel technology allows people within the buildings to see outside as they are visibly transparent.
Goodrich has opened its expanded state-of-the-art micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) production facility in Burnsville, Minnesota. The opening ceremony included a visit to sophisticated design, development and manufacturing areas for MEMS in the new 46,000-square-foot expansion.
By Will Soutter
21 Jul 2012
A team of researchers from the SuperSTEM facility at Science & Technology Facilities Council’s Daresbury Laboratory and The University of Manchester has found that graphene, a one-atom-thick carbon material, undergoes a self-mending process to repair holes.
By Will Soutter
21 Jul 2012
Researchers at the Joint Quantum Institute (JQI) have conducted an experiment to study the relationship between imperfections in some materials and quantum coherence at low temperatures. The findings of the study will help in developing improved quantum devices like the superconducting magnets.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
21 Jul 2012
Researchers at the University of Georgia have devised a single-step, quick and accurate technique using nanomaterials to detect pathogens and contaminants. The team demonstrated the capability of the new technique in detecting compounds like protein albumin and lactic acid in extremely diluted mixtures that comprised of dyes and chemicals.
By G.P. Thomas
21 Jul 2012
Veeco Instruments, a provider of process equipment solutions that facilitate the manufacture of LEDs, MEMS, power and optoelectronics, hosted the 2012 MOCVD Taiwan user group meet. About 150 LED manufacturing customers were in attendance at the conference that was held in Tainan in Taiwan and amongst the attendees were some of the top LED manufacturers in Taiwan like FOREPI, Epistar, Huga Optotech, Genesis Photonics (GPI), Arima Optoelectronics, Epileds. and Tekcore.
CPhI, a part of the pharmaceutical based global level events held by UBM, will be hosting the Nano Suspensions India 2012 conference from August 21 to 22, 2012. Scheduled to take place at the Hotel Fortune Select Manohar, Hyderabad, India, the chief focus of the conference will be on the challenges confronting Quality by Design (QbD), regulatory aspects, stability, efficient scale-up and solubility of nano medicines.
By Will Soutter
21 Jul 2012
Avanta Studios, a provider of advertising and marketing services, introduced its latest product marketing idea, the NanoSave N1. The new product line employs nanotechnology to produce a series of high performance motor oils and lubricants.
By Will Soutter
21 Jul 2012